Terri Hawthorne, 20-year-old rodeo rider from Vidor, attended George Strait's sell-out concert Thursday, February 22, 1990, at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and got to meet the star. Hawthorne spent weeks looking at Strait's blown-up image while recovering from surgery in which her severed arm was reattached to her body. The devoted fan had seen Strait perform seven times before that foggy Dec. 30, 1989 morning when she lost her arm in a wreck that totaled her truck. less

Terri Hawthorne, 20-year-old rodeo rider from Vidor, attended George Strait's sell-out concert Thursday, February 22, 1990, at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and got to meet the star. Hawthorne spent ... more

George Strait performs at the Alamodome in 1996. Photo-3511437.43144 - Beaumont Enterprise

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George Strait performs at the Alamodome in 1996.

George Strait performs at the Alamodome in 1996.

George Strait performs at the Alamodome in 1996. Photo-2952720.43144 - Beaumont Enterprise

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George Strait performs one of his many hits during the Nokia Presents The George Strait Chevy Truck Country Music Festival at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe AZ Saturday March 6, 1998.

George Strait performs one of his many hits during the Nokia Presents The George Strait Chevy Truck Country Music Festival at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe AZ Saturday March 6, 1998.

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George Strait performs one of his many hits during the Nokia Presents The George Strait Chevy Truck Country Music Festival at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe AZ Saturday March 6, 1998.

George Strait performs one of his many hits during the Nokia Presents The George Strait Chevy Truck Country Music Festival at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe AZ Saturday March 6, 1998.

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George Strait and his band, Ace in the Hole, perform during the George Strait Country Music Festival kickoff concert in Phoenix Saturday March 6, 1999. The 18-city tour stars George Strait and six other country music stars. less

George Strait and his band, Ace in the Hole, perform during the George Strait Country Music Festival kickoff concert in Phoenix Saturday March 6, 1999. The 18-city tour stars George Strait and six other country ... more

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George Strait smiles to the audience while performing his set during the George Strait Country Music Festival kickoff concert in Phoenix Saturday March 6, 1999. The 18-city tour stars George Strait and six other country music stars. less

George Strait smiles to the audience while performing his set during the George Strait Country Music Festival kickoff concert in Phoenix Saturday March 6, 1999. The 18-city tour stars George Strait and six ... more

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George Strait, right, and wife Norma arrive at the 35th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, Wednesday, May 3, 2000, in Universal City, Calif.

George Strait, right, and wife Norma arrive at the 35th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, Wednesday, May 3, 2000, in Universal City, Calif.

Country music star George Strait performs during the Country Freedom Concert in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 21, 2001. Country music's top stars came together Sunday at the Gaylord Entertainment Center for a concert to benefit victims of the recent terrorist attacks. less

Country music star George Strait performs during the Country Freedom Concert in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 21, 2001. Country music's top stars came together Sunday at the Gaylord Entertainment Center for a ... more

Photo: MARK HUMPHREY, AP

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George Strait during a 2001 press conference for all performers in the George Strait Country Music Festival.

George Strait during a 2001 press conference for all performers in the George Strait Country Music Festival.

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Country singer George Strait entertains the crowd during his annual country music festival at the Alamodome, 2001. An estimated crowd of over 35,000 attended the event that featured other singers such as Faith Hill and Tim McGraw. less

Country singer George Strait entertains the crowd during his annual country music festival at the Alamodome, 2001. An estimated crowd of over 35,000 attended the event that featured other singers such as Faith ... more

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George Strait Country Music Festival at Alamodome, 2001.

George Strait Country Music Festival at Alamodome, 2001.

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George Strait and Emma Roberts appear in a scene from 'Grand Champion.' 2002

George Strait and Emma Roberts appear in a scene from 'Grand Champion.' 2002

Photo: MADRUGADA RANCH PRODUCTIONS

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George Strait performs Thursday, Oct. 17, 2002 at the United Spirit Arena in Lubbock, Texas.

George Strait performs Thursday, Oct. 17, 2002 at the United Spirit Arena in Lubbock, Texas.

San Antonio country singer George Strait, top, reaches for his boots which he included with a Harley Davidson motorcycle as Shane Davis, right, looks over the bike that we won in auction during the "For the Love of Kids and Harleys" fundraiser at Far West Rodeo on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2002. With Strait onstage are the five founders of the event: John Peveto, Larry Walker, Fully Clingman, Bill Miller and Hal Gottsacker. less

San Antonio country singer George Strait, top, reaches for his boots which he included with a Harley Davidson motorcycle as Shane Davis, right, looks over the bike that we won in auction during the "For the ... more

George Strait performs a medley of his songs at the 38th annual Academy of Country Music Awards, Wednesday, May 21, 2003, in Las Vegas. Strait was later presented with the organization's Special Achievement Award. less

George Strait performs a medley of his songs at the 38th annual Academy of Country Music Awards, Wednesday, May 21, 2003, in Las Vegas. Strait was later presented with the organization's Special Achievement ... more

Photo: JOE CAVARETTA, AP

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George Strait competes in Team Roping at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo, 2003.

George Strait competes in Team Roping at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo, 2003.

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Country singer George Strait pulls back after roping a steer during the George Strait Team Roping Classic held at the Rose Palace in Leon Springs, Friday, Mar. 19, 2004.

Country singer George Strait pulls back after roping a steer during the George Strait Team Roping Classic held at the Rose Palace in Leon Springs, Friday, Mar. 19, 2004.

Photo: Bob Owen, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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Country singer George Strait pulls back after roping a steer during the George Strait Team Roping Classic held at the Rose Palace in Leon Springs, Friday, Mar. 19, 2004.

Country singer George Strait pulls back after roping a steer during the George Strait Team Roping Classic held at the Rose Palace in Leon Springs, Friday, Mar. 19, 2004.

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George Strait, right, acts as a celebrity auctioneer Wednesday night Sept. 7, 2005 at the "For the Love of Kids and Harleys" charity concert as he helps auction a guitar donated by Clint Black, left, who headlined the concert. Strait donated the shirt off his back for the auction and the boots off his feet leaving him in a t-shirt and socks. less

George Strait, right, acts as a celebrity auctioneer Wednesday night Sept. 7, 2005 at the "For the Love of Kids and Harleys" charity concert as he helps auction a guitar donated by Clint Black, left, who ... more

This undated photo provided by Front Page Publicity shows country singer George Strait in May 2006. Strait's latest album, "It Just Comes Natural," is classic Strait, a blend of honky tonk, Western swing and barroom ballads. less

This undated photo provided by Front Page Publicity shows country singer George Strait in May 2006. Strait's latest album, "It Just Comes Natural," is classic Strait, a blend of honky tonk, Western swing and ... more

Sonny James, left, George Strait, center, and Harold Bradley, right, display their Country Music Hall of Fame medallions following the presentation ceremony on Sunday, May 6, 2007 in Nashville, Tenn. The ceremony honors the most recent inductees of the Country Music Hall of Fame. less

Sonny James, left, George Strait, center, and Harold Bradley, right, display their Country Music Hall of Fame medallions following the presentation ceremony on Sunday, May 6, 2007 in Nashville, Tenn. The ... more

George Strait accepts the album of the year award for his work on "It Just Comes Natural," as presenter Dwight Yoakam looks on at the 41st Annual Country Music Association Awards, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007, in Nashville, Tenn. less

George Strait accepts the album of the year award for his work on "It Just Comes Natural," as presenter Dwight Yoakam looks on at the 41st Annual Country Music Association Awards, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007, in ... more

Photo: Mark Humphrey, AP

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Musician George Strait performs onstage during the 43rd annual Academy Of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 18, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Musician George Strait performs onstage during the 43rd annual Academy Of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 18, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

George Strait performs at the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 5, 2009.

George Strait performs at the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 5, 2009.

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George Strait, right, and wife Norma Voss are seen at the ACM Artist of the Decade All Star Concert on Monday, April 6, 2009, in Las Vegas. George Strait is the recipient of the Artist of the Decade award.

George Strait, right, and wife Norma Voss are seen at the ACM Artist of the Decade All Star Concert on Monday, April 6, 2009, in Las Vegas. George Strait is the recipient of the Artist of the Decade award.

George Strait, right, and wife Norma Voss are seen at the ACM... Photo-2952740.43144 - Beaumont Enterprise

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George Strait accepts the Artist of the Decade award at the ACM Artist of the Decade All Star Concert on Monday, April 6, 2009, in Las Vegas.

George Strait accepts the Artist of the Decade award at the ACM Artist of the Decade All Star Concert on Monday, April 6, 2009, in Las Vegas.

Photo: Mark J. Terrill, AP

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Taylor Swift, left, hugs George Strait during the finale of the ACM Artist of the Decade All Star Concert on Monday, April 6, 2009, in Las Vegas. George Strait is the recipient of the Artist of the Decade award. less

Taylor Swift, left, hugs George Strait during the finale of the ACM Artist of the Decade All Star Concert on Monday, April 6, 2009, in Las Vegas. George Strait is the recipient of the Artist of the Decade ... more

George Strait, second right, is joined by other country artist at the finale of the ACM Artist of the Decade All Star Concert in his honor on Monday, April 6, 2009, in Las Vegas. From left are, Taylor Swift, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill,Troy Gentry,George Strait, and Ronnie Dunn. less

George Strait, second right, is joined by other country artist at the finale of the ACM Artist of the Decade All Star Concert in his honor on Monday, April 6, 2009, in Las Vegas. From left are, Taylor Swift, ... more

Photo: Mark J. Terrill, AP

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Country music star George Strait lends his star power to the "For the Love of Kids and Harleys" charity event at Cowboys Dance Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009.

Country music star George Strait lends his star power to the "For the Love of Kids and Harleys" charity event at Cowboys Dance Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009.

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Country music star George Strait lends his star power to the "For the Love of Kids and Harleys" charity event at Cowboys Dance Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2009.

Country music star George Strait lends his star power to the "For the Love of Kids and Harleys" charity event at Cowboys Dance Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2009.

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Country-western star George Strait waves to the crowd prior to the start of the game between the University of Texas Longhorns against the University of Texas El Paso Miners at Darrell K. Royal Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009. less

Country-western star George Strait waves to the crowd prior to the start of the game between the University of Texas Longhorns against the University of Texas El Paso Miners at Darrell K. Royal Stadium in ... more

George Strait meets KJ97 dj Randy Carroll before being presented with a City if San Antonio Emissary of the Muses Award by Mayor Julian Castro before his concert at the Alamodome, Saturday, May 1, 2010.

George Strait meets KJ97 dj Randy Carroll before being presented with a City if San Antonio Emissary of the Muses Award by Mayor Julian Castro before his concert at the Alamodome, Saturday, May 1, 2010.